A member of DLA Piper Africa, DLA Piper Africa, Senegal (Geni & Kebe) offers a multitude of services including project finance, corporate, tax, employment, and dispute resolution. The firm assists high-profile companies and charities such as the Thomson Reuters Foundation, Microsoft, and the Tony Blair Institute. Head of litigation Mohamed Dieng and seasoned arbitrator Mouhamed Kebe both have mining and energy sector experience. Boubacar Diakité leads the corporate and M&A team. Additional key players within the firm include Mame Ngoné Sow, Yankhoba Ndiaye, Mouhamadou Bassirou Balde, and Mbaye Seck.
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Testimonials
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‘The team was highly responsive and commercially astute.’
‘Mame Ngoné Sow led the team on a time-sensitive matter and was a genuine pleasure to work with. Mame's approach of coupling strong technical knowledge with a commercial approach was highly appreciated.’
'Global presence, commitment to the client, talented lawyers who prioritise clients and provide a personalised legal service.'
'Mame Ngoné Sow has cross-cultural and cross-border experience. He is result and client focused and hyper-responsive.'
Key clients
- Tony Blair Institute
- ETG Shipowner Group
- Microsoft
- The BBC
- Bill and Melinda Gates
- Willis Towers Watson
- FEI On-Grid LP
- INNOVO PROJECTS LTD
- Orabank Côte d'Ivoire
- Mitsui & Co Ltd
Work highlights
- Advising on a $750m Eurobond deal issued by the Republic of Senegal.
- Assisted GIM UEMOA for a value of $4,972,816.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Mouhamed Kebe; Mohamed Dieng; Boubacar Diakité; Mame Ngoné Sow; Yankhoba Ndiaye; Mouhamadou Bassirou Balde; Mbaye Seck
Other key lawyers
Mouhamadou Bassirou Balde; Fatoumata Watt; Aissatou Ndong; Saliou Fall; Mamadou Bakhoum; Emmanuel Djiba; Aida Ndiaye; Ndeye Coumba Dia; Agaisha Kebe; Ruth Balounga; Cecilia Ahouadi